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Flights between Istanbul (IST) and Johannesburg (JNB)

Istanbul Airport, Turkey ↔ OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa

A direct route between Istanbul and Johannesburg appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
7,496 km
4,658 miles
Est. flight time
9h 52m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in South Africa

Jan
27°
32/22
110mm
Feb
27°
32/22
95mm
Mar
25°
30/20
75mm
Apr
23°
28/18
35mm
May
19°
24/14
15mm
Jun
16°
21/11
5mm
Jul
16°
21/11
5mm
Aug
18°
23/13
5mm
Sep
21°
26/16
25mm
Oct
23°
28/18
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
95mm
Dec
26°
31/21
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Istanbul from Johannesburg?

Istanbul (IST) and Johannesburg (JNB) are around 7,496 km (4,658 miles) apart — an estimated 9h 52m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the IST–JNB route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Johannesburg?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in South Africa?

Across South Africa, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 27°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Turkey and South Africa?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates South Africa as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.